Open AccessA simple approach to hollow maxillary complete denture fabrication: An innovative technique
Author(s) -
KathleenManuela D'souza,
MeenaAjay Aras
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of dental and allied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2277-6672
pISSN - 2277-4696
DOI - 10.4103/jdas.jdas_23_17
Subject(s) - materials science , thermoplastic , fabrication , composite material , removable partial denture , dentistry , ridge , orthodontics , dentures , medicine , geology , alternative medicine , pathology , paleontology
A severely atrophic maxillary arch exhibits reduced denture bearing area and increased inter-ridge distance, thus, affecting retention of the complete denture. Such clinical situations necessitate the fabrication of a hollow complete denture to reduce the weight of the prosthesis and increase retention. This article describes a simple technique to fabricate a hollow maxillary complete denture using salt and thermoplastic poly (methyl methacrylate) sheet. The vacuum-formed thermoplastic matrix regulates the quantity of salt and determines its placement in the unpolymerized denture base material during the denture packing stage. The matrix lining the hollow cavity also aids to reinforce the hollow denture base